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Blue Guest Bedroom



Blue Guest Bedroom
 
Room: Bedroom
Colours: Blue;
Style: Modern;
Budget: Low
Programme: Big Strong Boys
Designer: Gavin Lowe; Jake Robinson;
Feature: Wardrobes

Create a relaxing guest room with the use of blue and white to brighten and freshen up the room. Fitted wardrobes, a matching dressing table and funky lighting makes this space both practical and inspiring.


Wall colour
Wall colour
Paint two walls white and two walls sky blue for a fresh and contemporary feel.
Wardrobes
Wardrobes
Install built in wardrobes along one wall. Place open storage in-between the doors to allow the display of ornaments and add interest to the design of this huge structure.
Dressing table
Dressing table
Make a dressing table and paint it blue to match the room. Make a trendy glass top by using a sticky frosted film to create a sanded/etched effect on the glass.
Flooring
Flooring
Sand the existing floorboards and fill in the gaps. Apply a whitewash over the floorboards to brighten up the floor area.
Additional shelving/storage
Additional shelving/storage
Make cubed shelves out of MDF and attach to the walls. As well as looking very stylish they will provide storage and display surfaces.
Futon
Futon
Build a flat pack futon and white wash the frame to match the look of the flooring. Place a blue cushion and a brightly coloured pink throw over the mattress.
Window dressing
Window dressing
Fit full-length white tab topped curtains to your window and place a navy blue black out blind against the pane.
Lighting
Lighting
Funky lighting is a great feature in any room design. Hang several lights together from your ceiling at different levels, for an inexpensive lighting effect.


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